Scrap Wood Christmas Decor

Scrap wood Christmas decor is an easy way to stretch a lumber stash and create one-of-a-kind holiday accents. Chunky wood blocks, reclaimed chair spindles, and leftover trim pieces quickly turn into festive NOEL signs, JOY pedestals, and tiny blocks that tuck into tiered trays or vignettes. These projects are simple to customize with stain, paint, and stencils, making them suitable for a farmhouse mantel, a cozy kitchen counter, or last-minute neighbor gifts without a trip to the craft store.

I can’t stop making scrap wood Christmas decor! When you do a lot of woodworking, you acquire a LOT of scraps of all sizes. Did you see my scrap wood Christmas ornaments? I used some more of those pieces for a few more Christmas Decor projects.

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Some of these scrap wood Christmas decor projects were started almost 2 months ago! Let’s see those first.

Using Scrap Wood For Decor

I started with large pieces of 2×8 material that I had on hand. I chose to cut off the rounded edge to give the board a uniform look on all four sides. Otherwise, it just looks like a scrap of wood that was cut off. After getting the block squared, I gave it a thorough sanding to remove the age of the wood. Can you see the difference in the cut and the smoothness of the new scrap wood?

This was the same day that I worked on the EASY DIY Farmhouse Ladder, so I used the same dark Ebony Stain on the scrap wood Christmas Decor Blocks.

After staining the scrap wood blocks, I applied a couple of quick coats of white DIY chalky paint primer to each of them.

Scrap Wood Christmas Decor Ideas

I love working on several projects at a time, so while working on the scrap wood Christmas Decorations, I was also working on the Decorative Wooden Houses.

Stencil Your Wooden Blocks

I love this easy transfer from The Junky Chalker Shop. I’ve also used it on Dollar Tree chalkboards.

While I was at it, I worked on the rest of the scrap wood Christmas Decor blocks.

Small Scrap Wood Projects

I had these small blocks left over while preparing to make the Scrap Wood Christmas Ornaments. I used a lowercase letter font to do NOEL, using stars from another transfer.

On a few taller scrap blocks, I created the word “JOY.” At this point, I had been crafting for hours, working on inking some t-shirts for myself and more flour sack towels for Christmas gifts. So, I was sitting at my kitchen island craft station—many times I stand there, but my feet were aching! I’m not fortunate enough to have a craft room, so all the fun happens in the kitchen!

Reclaimed Chair Spindles

After three years in the weather, this chair side table was ready to be parted out. I saved the spindles and discarded the rest of the wood.

Use extreme caution when cutting reclaimed spindles with a saw. Inspect thoroughly to ensure that no nails or brads are in your way.

Making a Wood Block Pedestal

The first spindle I cut was too tall, so I chose another and cut it a little shorter. I do not like cutting short spindles shorter. It is very important to keep all my fingers.

I used a chip brush and paint to get the odds and ends pieces to match the scrap wood Christmas decor blocks.

How to Attach Pedestal Pieces

Using some thrift store dowels, a drill gauge , pen, and kreg multi-tool I got busy attaching all the pieces of my scrap wood Christmas decor block.

How did I secure all the pieces? The drill gauge helped me choose the right bit. A 4×4 was used to draw a square on the round base (the former cheese dome base). The X marks the spot for drilling a pilot hole. Lastly, a hole was drilled in the middle of the wooden block.

Have you noticed the small finial? It may or may not be used on top of the wood block. What is it? It is the knob that was initially on my drawer front welcome sign.

NOT SHOWN: A 1 7/8 inch drywall screw was used to attach the base to the bottom of the spindle.

Scrap Wood Christmas Decor NOEL Pedestal

Do you like the baker’s twine bow?

How about with the small finial (dresser knob)? I didn’t attach it yet, as I’m undecided about it.

And, here it is without the finial and the ribbon. What do you think? Do you believe the pedestal is still too tall?

Scrap Wood Blocks Joy & Peace

Perhaps you prefer the peace and joy scrap blocks? Without the pedestal and base?

More Scrap Wood Christmas Decor Projects

I love how the Peace, Joy, Hope pieces turned out. These are the same size as the Oh Holy Night Christmas Ornaments.

These tiny scraps were perfect for NOEL. I love how they look with the small burlap-wrapped tree, don’t you?

It’s nice to have several fonts to use while making these wood scrap Christmas decor projects!

Can you choose a favorite? I don’t think I can! They are all ready for their new home over in The Sugar Shack.

Many years ago, I removed the lights from a pre-lit Christmas Tree. THAT was a job. Then, for the last 7 or 8 years, I’ve used that tree as a DIY corner tree. Finally, last year, I bought a new Christmas tree on clearance. I barely remember what it looks like, so I’m anxious to bring it upstairs. I’m thinking that my Christmas tree stand box (folds flat) may be too large for the new tree. Maybe another Christmas project in my future?

A bucket of offcuts can become a whole collection of Christmas decor with just a little paint, a few transfers, and some imagination. Mix and match words, colors, and finishes to suit your style, then display the finished pieces on shelves, hutches, and side tables, or bundle them as handmade gifts. Before donating or tossing scrap wood, take a second look and turn those leftovers into cheerful Christmas projects that can be enjoyed year after year.

When do you put up your Christmas Decorations?

gail